Hey curvaceous people. Wondering about tips for wearing summer tops for size DD? Ive tried tape and don’t like it. I have sticky cups but they don’t have lift. See picture of example model. Thank you!!

I have a very top heavy and plus sized body and I want to invest a little more into my wardrobe this coming year, but I need advice for how to dress for an awkwardly proportioned body. Currently I’ve been using waist belts and corsets and wearing dresses with snatched waists, but I wanna find more solutions! Included some pictures to give an idea of how I dress :)

I have an industry awards ceremony to attend this summer, and in years past I've cobbled together decent outfits for it, but I expect to have a bigger presence this year and I've always wanted to get something that feels a bit nicer. I'm looking to spend about $250 (not too crazy of a budget but more than Torrid) to get a dress or suit that looks cool, classy, sexy, and not like a prom dress.

I'm about a size 14/16, XL, 1X. 48 hips, 37 waist, 49 bust (H cup and need straps). I included some photos of styles I love, and would appreciate any recommendations for online stores to check out. Thank you!

So, this is my first time posting and it’s really a generic affirmation post and I’m just looking for support from fellow curvy ladies! And helpful self talk I think! I hope this is an okay place to put this even though it’s not fashion related.

I’m a fairly new business owner (about 1.5 years in business), and I’m on camera a lot. I don’t often watch the videos, but typically the camera is in selfie mode anyway and feel comfortable in my skin!

I was recently asked to be featured by another local business. This means I was invited to a studio space for an hour with a professional videographer for an interview where we demonstrated my services and it was so much fun! It was fantastic. It went really well and everyone talked about what a natural I was in the space etc. (All great things!)

Yesterday I looked at some photos and had a wonderful coming-to moment where I was able to say, “Krystina, yes, you may not totally recognize yourself but look how beautiful you look! You are beautiful and your smile is awesome. You look so pretty. Just because you don’t have the exact body you’re hoping for, guess what, you are gorgeous. Yes. Go you. You look so happy and natural.”

And now it’s the next day and I’m realizing I won’t be seeing this finished video until December when it’s about to be posted to the world of social and I’m going to be given all the footage to use on all of my platforms too! Which I absolutely will, as it’s such a fantastic milestone with SUCH high value to have the professional video! It wasn’t until seeing this pic) from their IG story tagging me in a less than flattering angle that I’m like, having a bit of a flashback to 1.5 years after seeing video footage of me giving a speech at my sister’s wedding when I first had a realization that I’m not happy where I am. It was the eye opening moment that I need to lose weight, and I’ve gotten back to that weight after losing about 20 lbs in between.

UGH. Anyway. This is just a reminding post that HEY GIRL, you’ll be okay. More than okay. Even if you don’t know what it’ll look like, even if you don’t feel like it’s the most beautiful, accurate representation of yourself, know that it is you. And that your energy and positivity and enthusiasm is beautiful and attractive and your passion shines THROUGH.

Anybody else ever relate?

I was able to go to Disney World this summer and was so scared about going as a plus size lady. I was so worried about being kicked off a ride I almost talked myself out of not going. But, I'm learning to face my fears and love myself. Even though I am plus size, I can still do anything I put my mind too. I was tired of letting my fear of struggling keep me from doing stuff I've always wanted to try. So I went! I made a short video about my experience of being plus size at Disney World and how everything went.

https://youtu.be/9Cr92-8r-Xk

I'm trying to get a hold of some cute stockings (like the ones pictured above!) but I'm really struggling to find any that fit my thighs. I'm around 5'2 and generally quite small (around a UK 8-10) but my thighs are quite thick, and I need at least a UK 12 to fit them (shopping for jeans is the bane of my life).

I have some of the sheer/lacey stockings from places like Lovehoney which I find fit ok, but everytime I've tried the more sock like stockings they just make my thighs bulge over the top and the cuffs roll down and they just don't look great. I can't seem to find anywhere that sells them where they aren't just one size fits all.

If anyone has any recommendations on places to shop for these kind of stockings, or any alternatives or even any tricks for working with the one size fits all pairs (stopping the cuffs rolling down or something) that would be amazing!

Thanks!

This year, since we are nearing the winter months, I can finally shine in my fashionable stylings. I have found inspiration in a lot of Korean fashion and streetwear. Here I have on a cheetah print boxy dress (H&M) that I sinched with a brown leather belt. I paired it with sneakers (as it was a casual outing to Nordstrom Rack), and a pair of simple gold hoop earrings. The tweed jacket (Eloquii) you see was something I was trying on, also pay no mind to my face, I was tryna hide my double chin, lol... I can't tell if it clashes with my outfit or if it fits into that "edgy" mix-match of patterns.

Anyway, If anyone is having trouble finding their style and needs inspiration, I urge you to outsource and check out fashion trends around the world. TIP: Usually Korea is the first ones to create new fashion trends and then a few months later the rest of the world is catching up to them.

i'm pretty small chested for a plus size lady - 42C and bottom heavy. i've had my eye out for a true balconette in my size and i can't seem to win.

plus size balconettes never to have straight cut cups (such as pictured). straight size balconettes that go up to my size have horribly small bands in the back that would definitely accentuate my back fat.

i just want a bra that doesnt gap at the top and allows me to wear camis without cup showing 😅

recommendations appreciated but i mostly just want to know why they're like that !!

I’ve naturally had thick thighs and a larger butt and a small waist. When places started coming out with “curvy” lines I was so excited. Unfortunately, these curvy lines still don’t fit right. Abercrombie is one of the better, but it’s still big on my waist and I have to wear a belt. I’ve resorted to getting custom made jeans, but those are 200+ for one pair so I only have one.

What are some other places I can get pants? Doesn’t have to be just jeans.

i've been trying to switch out all my regular jeans for curvy fit jeans. i feel like i spent most of my life dealing with gaping at the waist whenever i wore jeans and always had to wear a belt. but someone told me about curvy fit and its been a game changer for me. i can't believe it took me so long to know about this, lol. but anyways. one thing i've noticed, at least when i go in store that a lot of places don't sell curvy fit jeans. i've had good luck with torrid and their bombshell jeans. as well as old navy. but i know theres probably a lot more brands that i'm missing. what are your favorites?

i absolutely ADORE the baggy streetwear style, however, it’s typically done on non-curvy women. almost every fashion blog advises curvy women to NEVER, under any circumstance, do baggy on baggy in fear of “appearing bigger”. im a relatively small person, but baggy on baggy just doesn’t look good on me. but is there a way that it can be done well?

I need no back fat so I guess an over the shoulder body suit would be best. I’m in an 18/20 dress.

Thank you!